Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

Lucci secretly hardened his heart, his beastly eyes fixed on Corazon, his gaze terrifying and his killing intent clearly revealed.

Corazon had naturally noticed Lucci's changes and understood that things had progressed to this point, which meant that the preliminary work for Arn to subdue Lucci was almost complete.

However, Corazon was still puzzled by Yann's purpose in subduing Lucci.

After all, Lucci's strength might be considered outstanding among pirates in the first half of the Grand Line at this time, but in the second half of the Grand Line, the number of pirates with Lucci's strength is almost as numerous as carp crossing a river, and is not worth mentioning at all.

'Besides, this little leopard is still very young and not very shrewd. Who would reveal their hatred and murderous intent when facing an insurmountable enemy?'

Corazon briefly assessed Lucci in his mind before continuing with his own script with Arn, and said...

"Speak, Yann. You know you might end up like this when you face me, but you still came representing the World Government. What purpose or important mission do you have? Tell me."

“That’s right, Corazon, the World Government has made a decision regarding the ‘Seven Warlords of the Sea’…”

Immediately, Yann began to explain the matter of the "Seven Warlords of the Sea" to Corazon in detail.

However, before Yern could finish speaking, Corazon sneered, "Yern, do you really think I don't know you? The way you're talking, you're just reading from a script."

Immediately afterwards, Corazon noticed a corner of a document peeking out from in Arn's arms. He snatched the document from Lucci and held it up to Arn, asking him a question.

"What is this, Yann?"

"Stop, Corazon, give me back these confidential negotiation documents." Yann's expression changed drastically, and he said in a panicked tone.

"Humph!"

Corazon sneered, kicked Yann to the ground, glanced at the document briefly, and then said with a mocking smile.

"So that's how it is. These are the benefits the World Government allowed you to promise me, on the condition that I agree to join the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea' organization and provide information about the 'Hueco Mundo Organization'?"

At this moment, Yann's expression was particularly unpleasant, as if he had never expected that the document would fall into Corazon's hands, and he could only explain.

“Corazon, this is just a draft I made, it’s not real. If your requirements are just a few points on this document, I can apply to the World Government for you.”

"Some of them?!"

Corazon glanced at the document, then spoke up. "Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm a child? How could I possibly make such a ridiculous choice?"

After a pause, Corazon smiled and said, "Of course I want all of these benefits!"

"Corazon, don't go too far! When did you become so greedy? Aren't you afraid of overdoing it?" Yann questioned.

"Humph!"

Corazon gave a cold laugh and said.

"Ya'en, I'm not like you, a great guy who aspires to serve the Navy, uphold justice on the seas, and serve the World Government. I'm a pirate, and where have you ever seen a pirate who isn't greedy?"

After a pause, Corazon continued.

"But it seems you can't make the decision yourself, since that's the case..."

“Rao G, put Seastone handcuffs on Yann and lock him up. Then release this little cat and let him contact the World Government. If the World Government agrees to these conditions and is willing to continue negotiations, then we’ll talk. Otherwise, we can just kill this bastard Yann who killed his brother.”

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Rao G, as if he had been prepared, took out sea stone handcuffs, locked up Yann, and led him into the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

"Damn it, release Lord Arn..." Lucki became anxious upon seeing this and shouted angrily.

However, before Lucci could finish speaking, he received a heavy kick to the chest from Deringer, who mocked him.

"Little kitty, don't be so arrogant. Letting you go is already a great act of mercy from the young master."

"Bastard... bastard..."

Lucci roared as he watched Arn being led away in seastone handcuffs. For the first time in his life, he felt the pain of losing someone he cherished and being powerless to resist.

However, no matter how many times Lucci got up and tried to stop Arn from being taken away, he was kicked away by Deringer until his entire body was completely limp on the ground, unable to move at all.

"Damn it, leave Lord Arn here..."

Lucci murmured weakly until the very end.

In contrast, the Don Quixote family executives walked away with mocking laughter, disappearing from Lucci's sight along with Arn's retreating figure.

[Chapter 204. The Captured Yaen]

Meanwhile, the sight of Yann's defeat and capture by the Donquixote Family was witnessed by the other marines, causing their defensive line against the pirates to falter.

Some marines attempted to storm the Don Quixote family to rescue Commander Arne;

Some marines, in their panic, tried to retreat back to their warships;

Many more marines were panicked and didn't know what to do.

Just then, under the gaze of many marines, Yann, bound by seastone handcuffs and covered in blood, looking both miserable and disheveled, raised his hand with difficulty and pointed in the direction of the marines, as if pleading with Corazon for something.

Soon, as Corazon raised his hand, the pirates who were attacking the naval defenses began to retreat slowly. Dellinger then leaped in front of the many naval personnel and said arrogantly.

"Hey, you navy guys should be grateful. I'll spare you today. Stay on the warship and don't leave. If you make any unnecessary moves, I'll sink you all."

For a moment, the navy was at a loss and could only slowly retreat back to their warships under the pressure of the pirates.

However, just as the Don Quixote family was escorting Arn away from the port and heading towards the palace, a figure blocked Corazon and many of the Don Quixote family's officers' path.

Despite her numerous scratches and slightly disheveled hair, Gion stared fearlessly at Corazon with incredibly sharp eyes and spoke.

"Ha, pirates, how about giving me back my commander?"

Upon seeing this, Corazon glanced to the other side and discovered that the rock giant that Pica had created had been split in two and would be difficult to restore in a short time.

As for Mahabez, he had a large gash in his chest and lay motionless on the ground some distance away.

Immediately, Corazon couldn't help but smack his lips, unsure how to deal with this potential future sister-in-law. The plan made no mention of how to handle Gion in the end.

Besides, Corazon initially thought that the kitten that Arn wanted to tame was Gion, and he didn't consider the current situation at all. Helpless, he could only turn his head to look at Arn.

And Ya'en...

Why are you looking at me like that, you bastard? I've already been arrested and handcuffed. Do you think I can give you orders?

However, without saying a word, the scene between Corazon and Gion, caught in a dilemma, froze.

After a long pause, Gion pointed her "famous sword, Kinpira," directly at Corazon and shouted again, "Release the officer!"

Corazon, his clown makeup on, grinned, revealing a hint of wickedness, and said, "What if I say no?"

"In that case..."

However, before Gion could directly attempt to forcibly rescue Aon, Corazon spun his scythe and placed it directly on Aon's shoulder, threatening him.

"Navy, if you dare take another step closer, I'll kill Y'en first."

"you……"

Suddenly, Gion, who had never expected Corazon to be so despicable, dared not make any rash moves.

Corazon grinned, threateningly saying, "Now, drop the knife."

“Impossible!” Gion retorted.

"You don't want to?!"

Corazon brought the scythe in his hand closer to Yann's neck, as if he could sever Yann's head at any moment, and then asked.

"How about this? Still not willing?"

“You…” Gion’s eyes widened, she was so angry that she was trembling all over, and even the hand holding the “famous sword Kinpira” trembled slightly.

Seeing this, Yann immediately came to Gion's rescue and hinted at Corazon.

"Gion, you go quickly, don't worry about me. He won't kill me until the World Government rejects Corazon's conditions."

However, the next moment, Corazon grinned, and as he moved the scythe away from Yann's neck, he also raised it high, aiming it at Yann's arm as if it were about to strike at any moment, and then said.

“Yaen is right. I won’t kill him easily now, but if you don’t agree, I’ll cut off both of his arms.”

After a pause, Corazon's expression turned somewhat wicked as he spoke.

"In that case, Yann's life will probably be ruined. He will lose important happiness and important dreams."

? ?

Ya'en.

Corazon gave Gion no chance to hesitate and immediately started counting down, shouting.

"I'll say it three times, female navy officer: either you drop your weapons and surrender, or you leave with Arn's two arms."

"one……"

"two……"

……

"Crack!"

Gion suddenly slammed the "famous sword Kinpira" into the ground, her chest heaving rapidly, her expression a mixture of resentment and helplessness, and shouted.

"You bastard, if you dare to hurt Yaen, I will never let you get away with it."

"hey-hey……"

Corazon's expression immediately cracked into a wicked, playful smile, and he said to Rao G, "Cuff this female marine with seastone handcuffs as well."

"that……"

Rao G said helplessly, "Young Master, we only prepared one pair of Seastone handcuffs today, and there are no extras."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

Corazon feigned helplessness and said, "In that case, let Arn and Gion share a pair of handcuffs."

Then, to Arn's astonishment, Corazon commanded Rao G to handcuff Gion to him.

In the end, after Corazon locked Yann in a clean cell in the Dressrosa Palace, he didn't forget to give Yann a playful look as he left.

Immediately afterwards, Corazon led all the officers out of the prison.

……

Ya'en.

Corazo, you're really something to be tortured!

In the quiet cell, Yann turned to look at Gion beside him and couldn't help but feel helpless.